Centre Bell Tickets

Centre Bell Tickets & Events

Directly above the Lucien-L'Allier transit hub in downtown Montreal, Centre Bell carries the Montreal Canadiens' history into one of North America's busiest arena settings. Centre Bell tickets bring fans into a loud, bilingual bowl known for NHL hockey, major concert tours, comedy, family shows, and special events in the heart of the city.

This page covers everything you need to know before you go — from finding the right seats to getting there, navigating the venue, and buying with confidence.

About Centre Bell

Centre Bell is an indoor multi-purpose arena located at 1260 De La Gauchetiere Street in Montreal, Quebec. It opened in 1996 as Molson Centre, was renamed Bell Centre in 2002, and replaced the historic Montreal Forum as the home of the Montreal Canadiens. Owned and operated by the Groupe CH / evenko ownership group affiliated with the Canadiens organization, the arena seats about 21,100 for hockey, making it the largest-capacity arena in the NHL, with concert and event configurations ranging roughly from 15,000 to more than 23,000 depending on staging.

The venue is home to the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and hosts a broad event mix that includes hockey, major concerts across pop, rock, hip-hop, country, and Francophone music, comedy, family shows, and special events. Centre Bell has hosted Canadiens playoff and Stanley Cup Final runs, major touring headliners, Just for Laughs comedy events, and marquee concert residencies. It is widely regarded as one of the premier arenas in North America and is consistently among the busiest concert arenas in the world by ticket sales.

Its distinctive character comes from its downtown bowl, direct connection to transit, integration with Montreal's underground city, and the Canadiens tradition of banners, retired numbers, and championship history.

Location & Transportation

Centre Bell is located at 1260 De La Gauchetiere Street, Montreal, QC H3B 5E8 — directly above the Lucien-L'Allier transit hub in downtown Montreal and connected to the underground city.

Transit: Centre Bell is directly connected to Lucien-L'Allier metro station on the Orange Line and the adjacent Lucien-L'Allier commuter rail terminal. Bonaventure metro station is also within walking distance. Transit is highly practical here and is often the recommended way to arrive for downtown events, especially on nights with Canadiens games or major concerts.

Driving and Parking: On-site and nearby parking garages are available in the downtown core, including the venue's own parking facilities. Lots fill quickly before marquee events, and prices rise on event nights. Numerous commercial garages are located within a few blocks, so arriving early gives you more flexibility before the surrounding streets and garages get busy.

Rideshare: Rideshare and taxi service operate throughout downtown Montreal. After events, expect congestion and wait times near the arena, with pickup and drop-off patterns using surrounding streets.

Nearby Accommodation: Downtown Montreal offers dense hotel options within walking distance of Centre Bell, including hotels in the central business district, Quartier des Spectacles, and Old Montreal.

Venue Navigation

Centre Bell is a large indoor arena with multiple entrances, transit connections, concourse levels, and a continuous seating bowl around the ice or event floor. Understanding your level before arrival helps you move from the arena entrance to your seats more efficiently, especially when crowds are arriving from both street level and the underground city.

Entrances and Access: The arena has multiple entrances serving different levels, including connections to the RÉSO underground city and the Lucien-L'Allier transit complex. Main entrances front onto De La Gauchetière and nearby downtown streets.

Concourse Levels: Centre Bell is organized into a lower bowl known as the reds, club/desjardins and loge/suite levels in the mid-tier, and an upper bowl commonly identified with grey/white sections. Corporate boxes and club seating sit between the main seating levels.

Accessibility: Accessible seating, elevators, and accessible services are available throughout the venue.

Getting to Your Section: Signage and staff guidance direct guests to the correct level and section. Because the arena has multiple entrances and transit-connected access points, entering at the gate associated with your seating level can reduce internal walking and help you reach your section faster.

Dining Options

Inside Centre Bell

Centre Bell offers a wide range of concessions throughout its concourses, along with bars and alcohol service. Premium club and restaurant spaces are available for suite and club ticket holders, giving guests in those areas elevated food and beverage options during games and shows.

Outside the Venue — Downtown Montreal

Centre Bell is surrounded by downtown Montreal's dining scene. Restaurants along Sainte-Catherine Street and Crescent Street are close to the arena, while Quartier des Spectacles and Old Montreal offer additional options before or after an event.

Security & Policies

Centre Bell maintains security and venue policies that are updated regularly and may vary by event. Before attending, reviewing the current policy on the venue's official website is strongly recommended.

Bag Policy: Bag restrictions apply at Centre Bell, including size limits and restrictions on large bags. Smaller permitted bags are subject to inspection, and policies can vary by event.

Commonly Prohibited Items: Typically prohibited items include weapons, outside food and drink, professional cameras, and other items restricted by security.

Re-Entry: Re-entry is typically not permitted once you leave. Re-entry rules can vary by event and are shown on the event listing.

Entry Procedures: Expect bag checks, security screening, and digital ticket verification at entry. Arriving with a compliant bag and pre-downloaded tickets helps speed up the process at the arena entrance.

Other Venues in the Montreal Area

Centre Bell anchors Montreal's downtown arena scene, while the broader metro area offers major stadiums, theaters, concert halls, and performing arts spaces for sports, music, comedy, and live entertainment.

• Place Bell Tickets — Arena in Laval; home of the Laval Rocket (AHL)
• Verdun Auditorium Tickets — Historic arena hosting hockey and events
• Place des Arts Tickets — Major downtown performing arts complex with Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier and other performance spaces
• MTELUS Tickets — Mid-size downtown concert hall in the Quartier des Spectacles
• L'Olympia de Montréal Tickets — Historic theater and concert venue
• Théâtre St-Denis Tickets — Historic theater hosting concerts and shows
• Olympic Stadium Tickets — Large domed stadium hosting major events and concerts
• Saputo Stadium Tickets — Home of CF Montréal (MLS)
• Théâtre Maisonneuve Tickets — Performing arts theater within Place des Arts
• Corona Theatre Tickets — Historic mid-size concert venue

How Much Do Tickets to Centre Bell Cost?

Centre Bell ticket prices vary significantly depending on the type of event, the artist or team, seating section, and demand — which is what you'd expect from a venue that hosts everything from family shows and mid-tier concerts to Canadiens playoff games and high-demand headliners.

For Montreal Canadiens regular-season hockey, tickets are often in the roughly CAD $50–$300+ range depending on the opponent, seat location, day of week, and overall demand. Upper sections tend to offer the most accessible entry points, while lower-bowl seats and marquee matchups can command higher prices.

For Canadiens playoff games, prices are significantly higher. Playoff tickets often start around CAD $150 and can rise to several hundred dollars or more, especially for premium locations, rivalry matchups, and later-round games.

For mid-tier concerts, Centre Bell tickets are commonly in the roughly CAD $50–$150 range, depending on the artist and seat location. For high-demand headliners, concert tickets can reach roughly CAD $150–$500+ depending on the act, floor access, lower-bowl proximity, and overall demand.

Buying earlier generally yields better seat selection and pricing for high-demand games and concerts. As inventory tightens and the date approaches, prices for the best remaining sections often rise, especially for marquee artists, playoff games, and weekend events.

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How to Buy Centre Bell Tickets

Getting your tickets through BoxOfficeTicketSales.com is fast and secure. Here's how the process works:

1. Browse Centre Bell events — Search for Centre Bell tickets and select the show, game, or event you want to attend
2. Pick your seats — Use the interactive seating map to compare sections, rows, views, and real-time pricing side by side
3. Secure checkout — Pay with a credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Affirm for flexible payment options
4. Receive your tickets — Digital tickets are delivered to your email or mobile wallet before the event, ready to scan at the arena entrance

Every order is backed by our 100% verified ticket guarantee and on-time delivery promise. Once your order is confirmed, you'll receive an email with your invoice and all event details you need before show night.

Centre Bell Seating Guide

Centre Bell's seating layout changes by event type, with reserved hockey seating in a continuous arena bowl and concert setups that can include floor seating or general admission. Knowing the lower bowl, club/loge, suite, and upper-bowl structure helps you compare sightlines, proximity, and price before buying.

Best Seats at Centre Bell

• Best value: Upper bowl grey sections are typically the most affordable areas at Centre Bell, giving fans a broad view of the ice, stage, or event floor while keeping prices lower than premium and lower-bowl options.
• Closest to the action: Lower bowl reds nearest the glass put hockey fans closest to the ice, while floor seating offers the most direct proximity for many concerts.
• Best overall experience: Center-ice lower sections deliver a strong overall hockey experience, balancing sightline, atmosphere, and proximity. For concerts, lower bowl side sections and club-level seats can provide strong views with a comfortable angle toward the stage.
• Premium and suite options: Club seats, loge boxes, corporate boxes, and private suites serve premium buyers and groups looking for elevated service, privacy, and a more exclusive event experience.
• For groups: Loge boxes, suites, and coordinated seating blocks can work well for groups, especially for high-demand Canadiens games and major concerts where adjacent seats move quickly.
• General admission: General admission floor layouts may apply for certain concerts, giving fans a flexible standing-room experience close to the performance area.

Centre Bell Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map for Centre Bell events directly on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com while browsing available listings. The map lets you compare sections side by side, check row depth and distance from the stage or court, and see real-time pricing for what's currently available — all before committing to a purchase.

Can I See Where My Seats Are?

Yes. The interactive seat map on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com shows your exact section and row placement before you buy. Use it to understand your position in the venue, your distance from the stage or court, and whether you're in the lower bowl reds, on the club or loge levels, or up in the upper bowl grey/whites — so the tickets you choose match exactly what you're looking for on event night.

Getting Ready for Your Centre Bell Event

Once your tickets are confirmed, a few practical steps make your visit run significantly smoother — especially at a packed downtown arena with transit connections, multiple entrances, and busy event-night crowds.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Mobile service can be congested around a packed downtown arena. Save your tickets to your phone's wallet or screenshot them before departing so you're ready at the entrance without needing a signal.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is standard, and your phone is your entry. A portable battery pack is worth having for a full evening.
• Arrive early. Give yourself extra time for entry and security, especially on high-demand nights when downtown parking fills and transit platforms crowd before and after the event.
• Wear the right footwear. Centre Bell is an indoor arena with stairs between levels and standard arena walking, so comfortable shoes help when moving between entrances, concourses, and seating levels.
• Dress in layers. The venue is indoors, but Montreal's outdoor conditions matter on the way to and from the arena, especially during winter.
• Build extra time into your transit plan. Transit is practical for Centre Bell, but platforms can be crowded before and after marquee events, so an early arrival helps reduce stress.
• Know your entrance. Your level and gate matter at a large arena with multiple entrances and transit connections, so reviewing those details before arrival helps you move directly to the right access point.
• Check the bag policy in advance. Reviewing the venue's guidelines before packing prevents delays at security.

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Centre Bell events — particularly Canadiens playoff games, marquee matchups, and high-demand headliners — move fast. The best-value listings disappear well before event night, and inventory for popular events tightens quickly once demand builds. If you have a specific event in mind, acting sooner gets you better seats at better prices. Browse Centre Bell tickets now and lock in your spot before inventory moves.

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